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New K–12 Technology Leaders Rise Up from the Educator and Administrator Ranks

EdTech Magazine

Oscar Rico describes his first days as technology director at Canutillo Independent School District in El Paso, Texas, as an effort to “swim an ocean” of information. It was spring 2020, in the early days of the pandemic. He had experience as a biology teacher, high school administrator and middle school principal, but none in technology. Rico says he scrambled to learn about specific technologies that could support CISD’s mission, but the need to quickly enable remote learning eclipsed other co

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5 E-learning trends for 2021 and beyond

Neo LMS

A version of this post was originally published in Education Technology , on April 14, 2021. Covid-19 has given a boost to edtech and digital learning, and I believe this will last well beyond the pandemic. Maybe some educators will go back to business as usual, but many more will embrace edtech and a hybrid education model as part of a long-term strategy.

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Tech Tip #24: Open a New Word Doc without the Program

Ask a Tech Teacher

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Open a New Word Doc without Program.

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The Keyword Search Activity That Teaches Critical Thinking

Edsurge

We’ve all been there. After typing in a search query, the results just don’t match our expectations. We try a new combination of words, changing our search from a question, cutting it down to just an essential few words, hoping the results will give us information to a burning question. Students also experience the same frustrations, whether they’re conducting research in a science classroom or looking for the perfect picture for the book trailer they are making in English language arts.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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Enrich the Learning Experience in Edge Browser

Teacher Tech

Microsoft Edge Browser I think I’ve reached a point professionally where I automatically assume that Google Chrome is the default web browser. It’s been years since I’ve seen someone use Firefox, and the one time I saw a colleague using Internet Explorer (in 2015) I was honestly in shock–I had been so used to Google… Read More » Enrich the Learning Experience in Edge Browser.

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A Sideways Look at the Future of Higher Education

Edsurge

Digital tech has changed other knowledge industries much faster than higher ed, but seismic shifts are still coming to colleges. So a sideways look at consumer behaviors when it comes to music, movies and newspapers provides insight into where higher education is going and what leaders can do to prepare for the future. Once upon a time, the music industry meant gramophones, Victrolas and record players, and large companies called labels controlled what got recorded, the talent that recorded it a

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Math Whiteboard- A Collaborative Whiteboard Designed Specifically for Math Learning and Teaching

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Math Whiteboard is an educational web tool I learned through Eric Curts. As its name indicates, Math Whiteboard offers a fully functional math work space for students, teachers, and anyone else.read more.

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OPINION: The time has come to stop assigning letter and number grades

The Hechinger Report

Schools should move away from assigning letter and numeric grades during the pandemic and beyond. It’s time to eliminate both the way we grade and the grades we have assigned in the past. No student should be told that he, she or they are failing — particularly during or after the pandemic. The pandemic forced school systems across the world to move to virtual platforms for teaching and learning.

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Automate – Share Calendar Events With Yourself

Teacher Tech

Recently I started a new part time job at [link] super excited about the new job, but this means having multiple Google Calendars to check and make sure I’m in the right place. I have coded a way to automate my Calendar events to auto add myself. See below to grab the script. Google Apps ScriptYou can… Read More » Automate – Share Calendar Events With Yourself.

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A rigorous virtual field trip that’s part of regular class

The Hechinger Report

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Subscribe today! Pandemic closures prompted hundreds of museums, art galleries and zoos around the world to launch virtual field trips in the last year.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Scholastic Teams Up with 5 Female Leaders to Debut New “Rising Voices” K–5 Classroom Library Collection to Empower Girls in STEAM

eSchool News

The Second Collection in the Rising Voices Library® Series Features Powerful Messages from Industry Mentors to Shatter Misconceptions About Girls as Future Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math . New York, NY – June 16, 2021 – Scholastic has announced the launch of Rising Voices: Books Empowering Girls in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math).

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Tips for Creating #Flipclass Videos with @Explainevrythng’s @ReshanRichards & @Wacom’s Faik Karaoglu + An Exclusive Offer for Educators ??

techieMusings

I had the honor of joining Reshan Richards , CEO & co-founder of Explain Everything and Faik Karaoglu , Executive Vice President Branded Business at Wacom for a webinar focused on tips for creating effective flipped classroom videos. We start off with a convo — what inspired us to start making videos, our advice, strategies we would share with others looking to get started making explainer videos — and then dive into a demo.

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Data doesn’t talk–people do

eSchool News

A media friend was looking into a recent Vanderbilt study on six unidentified school districts across the state. The researchers found that “more students were chronically absent this fall than in previous years, and absenteeism increased the most among English Learners, students of color, and students who are economically disadvantaged.” I told her I was not concerned about the latest findings.

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How to Add Emoji to Google Drive Files and Folders

Shake Up Learning

The post How to Add Emoji to Google Drive Files and Folders appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Emojis are EVERYWHERE! Want to spice up your Google Drive with some visuals? Add emoji to your file and folder names! This visual organization can help you locate files and folders more quickly. And this is a great way to help students learn and identify folders for school work.

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Reimagining Chickering & Gamson's Principles Post-Pandemic: Technology's Central Role in Modern Edu

This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.

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ETS Acquires English Language Learning Test Assets for Japan

Marketplace K-12

The major research and assessment organization has acquired the testing assets of its longtime partner in providing English language learning tests. The post ETS Acquires English Language Learning Test Assets for Japan appeared first on Market Brief.

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Classroom Values: Pedro Noguera on the Importance of Effective Learning Communities

Edthena

As summer nears and educators reflect on the past school year, remember to consider more than just the amount of content and standards covered. Students’ final grades are an important metric, but more important is the larger question of if effective learning communities were created in classrooms. In this PLtogether Lounge Talk, Edthena founder & CEO Adam Geller interviewed Dr.

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K-12 Dealmaking: MindSpark Learning, Frontline Education Make Acquisitions

Marketplace K-12

K-12 PD provider MindSpark Learning has acquired a STEM learning platform. In a separate deal, Course Hero has acquired a popular suite of literary resources. The post K-12 Dealmaking: MindSpark Learning, Frontline Education Make Acquisitions appeared first on Market Brief.

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LearnPlatform Launches National EdTech Equity Dashboard to Improve Visibility of Digital K-12 Engagement and Gaps Across U.S.

eSchool News

The real-time view provides the most comprehensive look at digital learning disparities. Raleigh, N.C. (June 2021) — To address the rapid yet uneven rise of education technology over the past year, LearnPlatform , the leading edtech effectiveness system, today announces the launch of the National Edtech Equity Dashboard , a free, publicly-accessible real-time view into overall K-12 edtech engagement trends in the U.S., and across different groups.

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Behind the Bell: The Underlying Impact of Tardiness in K-12 Schools

Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t

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What is Prodigy for Education? Best Tips and Tricks

techlearning

Prodigy makes math fun for students in class or at home.

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Taking Middle Schoolers’ Reading Journals Online

MiddleWeb

Educators Daniel Rose and Christine Walsh receive a thank-you note for their new book, Talking Through Reading and Writing: Online Reading Conversation Journals” from middle school director and teacher Jeny Randall. She’s ready to reinvigorate her practice with their ideas. The post Taking Middle Schoolers’ Reading Journals Online first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Build Life Skills with Two New L3 Skills Games

N2Y

Students can experience the thrill of game show participation in two new L 3 Skills games! They’ll develop their sorting and categorizing skills as they decide whether or not items belong in a wide variety of categories.

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SETDA Names Dr. Karen Richardson the Recipient of the 2021 Candice Dodson Influencer Award

eSchool News

June 17, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) – The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) announced that Dr. Karen Richardson, Executive Director, Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) was selected as the recipient of the inaugural Candice Dodson Influencer Award (CDIA). The recipient of the Candice Dodson Influencer Award was selected through a competitive application process and was presented to Dr.

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Enhancing HyFlex Education through the PowerTeaching Framework

This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.

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Maximize Organization, Planning, and Engagement with Improved Tools

N2Y

Presenters. Karrie Welch Coordinator of Professional Learning. Stephanie Sweet Team Lead Customer Support. Get ready to be back in school with this final Live@n2y Back‑to‑School skill‑building webinar! A few recent refinements to Unique Learning System can make a big difference in daily teaching, student motivation and engagement, and learning recovery, and our experts will walk you through them.

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MetaMetrics Unveils Lexile & Quantile Educator Academy for Teacher Professional Development

eSchool News

Teachers enroll now in new online professional development courses designed to improve student achievement in reading and math. DURHAM, N.C. – June 15, 2021 – Today MetaMetrics ® unveiled its new Lexile® & Quantile® Educator Academy. The Lexile Certification Course and Quantile Certification Course help teachers integrate the measurement frameworks and accompanying tools and resources into instruction, student career planning and parent engagement.

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Create Meaningful Connections through Current Events

N2Y

Presenters. Anthony Johnson, PhD Professional Learning and Development Specialist. Bryan Gold Product Director, News-2-You. Get ready to be back in school with this Live@n2y Back‑to‑School skill‑building webinar! For over 20 years, News‑2‑You conversations have provided millions of unique learners with a real sense of belonging.

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MindSpark Learning® Acquires Couragion to Disrupt the Landscape of Workforce Development, Career Literacy, and Professional Learning

eSchool News

June 15, 2021 — Denver, Colo. — MindSpark Learning ® (MindSpark ), a nonprofit that delivers extraordinary and sustainable learning experiences for educators and professionals, announced today the acquisition of Couragion , a leading provider of STEM career literacy and workforce development solutions. Couragion works with educators to provide inclusive, work-based learning experiences that prepare students to be future ready.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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Optimize Communication from Day One

N2Y

Presenters. Donnetta Buggs Online Professional Learning Manager. Travis Schaffer Product Director, SymbolStix PRIME and L 3 Skills. Get ready to be back in school with this entry in the Live@n2y Back‑to‑School skill‑building webinar series! You’ll see how easy it is to be up and running very quickly with SymbolStix PRIME. Our experts will focus on the easy‑to‑use templates and intuitive customization options to assist with learning recovery and so much more!

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How to Tap Memory Systems to Deepen Learning

MindShift

Memorization can get a bad rap in education debates, conjuring images of mindless repetition or a “drill and kill” pedagogy. After all, why memorize something when we can look it up on our phone? But memory is inextricably tied to learning. “You don’t really really learn anything unless you have it in your long-term memory,” says Barbara Oakley, co-author of the new book “ Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn.” When teachers have a bette

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Introduce Accessible Classic Literature to Address Standards

N2Y

Presenters. Karrie Welch Professional Learning Coordinator. Kara Meaux Product Director, ULS Inspire. Get ready to be back in school with this Live@n2y Back‑to‑School skill‑building webinar! This thorough overview of ULS Inspire Classics examines the differentiated levels of support that can help every student access the world’s classic literature.

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Colleges fight attempts to stop them from withholding transcripts over unpaid bills

The Hechinger Report

BOSTON — Alex Harris loves his job working with students on the autism spectrum — “my superheroes,” he calls them with a broad smile and a deep laugh — in the Boston Public Schools. This story also appeared in GBH News. But the academic transcript Harris needs for a promotion and a raise is being kept from him by the private college he attended because of a balance he owes for expenses he didn’t know weren’t covered by financial aid.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EdTech Industry: Assessing the Influence

AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.